Contemporary Freestanding Baths

Trends in Shape & Design

One of the biggest trends in contemporary freestanding baths is sleek, minimalist design—baths without feet, featuring clean lines and smooth, flowing shapes. These modern baths come in a variety of rounded, oval, or squared designs, offering a striking, sculptural look that complements a stylish, uncluttered bathroom.

While some contemporary baths retain traditional influences—such as modernised claw feet or wooden/metal cradles—the most cutting-edge styles focus on seamless, freestanding forms.

Slim-Edged Freestanding Baths

A major innovation in contemporary bath design is the slim-edged bath, with edges as thin as 30mm—far slimmer than standard acrylic baths, which typically have 80mm+ edges.

Advantages of slim-edged baths:
✔ Elegant and minimalist aesthetic
✔ More spacious interior for the same external dimensions
✔ Available in durable materials like acrylic, fibreglass-reinforced acrylic, or stone cast resin
Things to consider:
❌ Not suitable for deck-mounted taps—these baths must be paired with wall-mounted or freestanding taps.
❌ Most have an integrated overflow, meaning external overflow pipes aren’t needed—but this also means you generally can’t use an overflow filler.

Trends in Colour & Custom Finishes

The latest bathroom trends embrace colour, moving beyond classic white for a more personal, sophisticated look. But forget the avocado greens and pastel pinks of the 1970s (although if you want these we can do them)—today’s colour options are rich, complex, and stylish.

At Classical Baths, we specialise in custom-painted freestanding baths, using premium paints from these and other paint manufacturers:

🎨 Farrow & Ball
🎨 Little Greene
🎨 Fired Earth
🎨 Paint & Paper Library

If you have a specific colour from another brand, let us know—we can advise on the best options to achieve your desired finish.

Installation Tips for Contemporary Freestanding Baths

Fitting a contemporary bath—especially one that sits flush to the floor without feet—requires careful planning.

Waste Installation Considerations

Most floor-standing freestanding baths have a concealed cavity underneath for fitting the waste kit. In most cases, the waste pipe is hidden within the footprint of the bath and leads down into the floor.

🚧 Installation Steps:
1️⃣ Prop the bath up temporarily to allow access to the waste connection.
2️⃣ Connect the trap & waste kit to the outlet pipe using a flexible hose.
3️⃣ Lower the bath into place once everything is securely connected.

🔧 If You Have a Concrete Floor:

Some contemporary baths (e.g., solid stone cast resin baths) have no cavity underneath, meaning the waste must be routed above ground.
In this case, you’ll need a shallow trap & waste kit that fits in the available space.
For many baths, you can cut a discreet hole in the bath base to allow the waste pipe to exit above floor level.

Need advice on above-ground waste installation? Contact us, and we’ll ensure you have the right parts and guidance for a hassle-free setup.

Need Help Choosing the Perfect Contemporary Bath?

With so many styles, materials, and installation factors to consider, we’re here to help! Whether you need advice on size, waste fittings, custom finishes, or installation, we’re happy to assist.

📞 Call us on 07535 167 912
📧 Email sales@classicalbaths.co.uk